IndiaA nine-year-old boy fell into a 45-foot open borewell while chasing a kite in Alwar, Rajasthan, and was rescued after a five-hour operation by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns related to unsecured borewells, which are common due to water scarcity and abandonment. Officials noted that the NDRF has had limited success in rescuing children from borewells, with only half of their operations being successful between 2020 and 2025. Historical data indicates that over 40 children fell into borewells between 2009 and 2017, with most victims under 10 years old. The Supreme Court previously mandated borewell capping to prevent such tragedies.
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